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Six George IV silver dinner plates, Edward Farrell, London, 1820
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 26cm, 10in diameter
shaped circular, leaf and shell borders, engraved a coat-of-arms, crest and motto
Provenance
Sir Jacob Astley, 5th Bt (1756-1859) and thence by descent to Sir Edward Astley, the 22nd Baron Hastings, sold Christie's, London, 9 December 1959, as part of an extensive dinner service, including 84 dinner plates (lots 127-133), the majority Edward Farrell, London, 1820.
Condition
Surface scratches commensurate with age, good clear hallmarks on each, engraving and border decoration in good condition, one example with scratches to the underside
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The arms are those of Sir Jacob Astley, 6th Bt, and 16th Baron Hastings (1797-1859), MP for West Norfolk from 1832 to 1837. He married Georgiana Caroline, 2nd daughter of Sir Henry Watkin Dashwood in 1819. Sir Jacob, whose hunting seat was at Melton Constable, near Durham, is said to have had the most complete pack of hounds in the kingdom.